Dumpster diving spot at latitude 45.762332, longitude 4.856949
Rating: good (2016-07-06T20:33:03.292735Z)
Comment: Brioche Dorée: Simply the best spot I found in Lyon. Enter the Part Dieu mall through the entrance facing the train station, it will be on your right, by the escalators. They close around 8pm, and they have a LOT of stuff to throw away. On Sunday they are closed. Don't be rude, don't ask them at the shop, they don't like hobos, or anyone putting their hands on the food. Depending on where they take the food, you have two options:

1. Go to the bottom floor with the escalator (where the metro is) and go through the white doors on your left. You arrive in an underground parking, where the trash is. The trolley with the food will arrive by the elevator. You just have to wait for them, and ask politely if you can take some food. If they have a bad day they'll say no, and throw it out. But no worries, usually it's in boxes, and you can get everything out without even soiling your hands. Usually this is where they go.
2. Keep an eye on the bakery and follow the cart because there are different places where they can throw away trash. Usually there are two or three other people waiting for these bags. (Last checked: September 2013)